Kishor Adhikari
Auburn,NSW
Summary
At Wellstone Fresh Seafood, I streamlined kitchen operations and enhanced dish presentation, significantly boosting customer satisfaction. Leveraging sharp knife skills and effective team collaboration, I excelled in high-pressure environments, contributing to a notable increase in repeat business. My dedication to kitchen safety and sanitation practices ensured a consistently healthy dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cook
Wellstone Fresh Seafood
North Willoughby, NSW
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Supported head chef in developing innovative recipes, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality dishes by following prescribed recipes and adhering to strict quality standards.
- Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring a healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
- Assisted with inventory management, contributing to cost control and minimized food waste.
- Collaborated with team members to execute successful daily meal services for up to 200 guests.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while plating dishes, enhancing the overall presentation of each meal.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from customers, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Received positive feedback on dish taste and presentation, contributing to repeat business from satisfied customers.
- Managed time effectively during busy shifts, maintaining productivity under pressure and meeting tight deadlines for meal service.
- Contributed ideas for seasonal menu planning, incorporating fresh ingredients for optimal taste and variety.
- Implemented new cooking techniques learned through ongoing professional development opportunities for continuous improvement in the kitchen.
- Enhanced flavor profiles of various dishes by experimenting with different herbs, spices, and seasoning combinations.
- Mentored junior staff members by sharing knowledge of cooking techniques and best practices within the industry.
- Assisted catering teams during special events, ensuring timely delivery of exceptional meals while working under pressure.
- Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.
- Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Monitored food quality and temperature for safe consumption.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Plated and garnished dishes for uniform presentation standards.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
Education
Masters In Professional Accounting -
Holmes Institute
Sydney, NSW10.2021
Bachelors In Hospitality Management. - Hotel Management
Kantipur International College
Kathmandu, Nepal07.2016
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Safety
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Food Plating
- Cooking techniques
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Grilling expertise
- Ingredient Identification
- Allergen awareness
- Plating and presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Recipe Adherence
- Food assembly
- Quality Control
- Team Supervision
- Cost Reduction
- Ingredient Preparation
- Task Delegation
- Stock Rotation
- Menu item preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Catering Coordination
- Nutrition understanding
- Kitchen Organization
- Plates presentation
- Meal Planning
- Food handling guidelines
- Supply Ordering
- Social Media Promotion
- Portion Control
- Staff Management
- Attention to Detail
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent Communication
- Cleaning procedures
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Sanitization
- Multitasking
- Shellfish and Seafood Preparation
- Back of House Management
- Food handling
- Food Safety
- Cleaning and organization
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Wellstone Fresh Seafood
06.2021 - Current
Masters In Professional Accounting -
Holmes Institute
Bachelors In Hospitality Management. - Hotel Management
Kantipur International College